Kaepernick, who played for the San Francisco 49ers from 2011 to 2016, gained worldwide attention by sitting on the bench to protest social inequality and police brutality against African Americans during the playing of the national anthem before a 2016 preseason game. After discussing the protest with ex-Green Beret and collegiate long-snapper Nate Boyer, Kaepernick then began to kneel on the sideline as the anthem played before games. He hasn't played in the NFL since the 2016 season. … [Read more...] about Colin Kaepernick starts legal defense fund for Minneapolis protesters

And the final proposal, to add a “booth umpire” as an eye-in-the-sky type of safeguard for the officiating crew is probably too radical an idea to be adopted quickly. Nevertheless, it’s inclusion as a rule to be voted on next month shows that such an addition could be something the NFL does eventually adopt. Certainly, last year’s pass interference review/challenge system failed miserably, so the league may seek to add what many players, coaches and fans consider to be a much-needed safeguard. … [Read more...] about NFL Announces Rule Change Proposals, Including The Closure Of Famed Belichick-Vrabel Loophole

MLB and the players’ association are negotiating terms to start the major league season later in the summer, but it seems likely there will not be a minor league season. Some teams have reportedly begun to release players who aren’t top prospects and won’t figure into their 2020 MLB rosters. The White Sox are the only club to say it will extend allowances to players recently released. … [Read more...] about At least 11 MLB teams pledge more stipends to minor leaguers